We all know that Winter is the very best time to fish midges on Penns or Spring Creek Creeks and it the water is down Bald Eagle is not bad at all, What conditions are we looking for before a trip, well here are the things we need for a good experience;
1. Normal water conditions for the time of year, no ice melt drop in water temp's, the water should be steady. Even if it is cold the water is stable and not effected by melting snow, cold does not have an adverse effect it's the stable water temp.
2. Sunny days seems to be the best, it tends to get them more active just by a slight water warm up.
3. Breeze days seem to be better because it tends to concentrate the adults on a bank.
4. Pattern seems not to be a big deal it is size and presentation that count, a #20-22 Grif's Gnat or a Buzz Ball will do the trick.
5. A #22 Brassie in black wire will account for a ton of fish either fished as a dropper or fished on a greased leader- just watch for the leader to move.
Just pick a nice sunny winter day and find the rising fish, look for the soft seams near a shore line and start at the bottom and try your luck= hey it is better than sitting in the house.
Have you ever noticed that in Oct/Nov. Penns get much clearer that other times of the year, not algae production makes for better wading and sight fishing, so go.
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